Truckee Flannel Company

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Truckee Flannel Company

CLOTHING WITH A PURPOSE

BY PRIYA HUTNER

RIGHT: Truckee Flannel Co. ABOVE: Womens Quilted Lola in red, Courtesy Michelle Geer & Alex Bake

Wearing the perfect flannel is synonymous with outdoor living. That is just what Lisa and Brian Nigon had in mind when they created Truckee Flannel Company. The couple’s love of the outdoors inspires their designs. I purchased a shirt at the Tahoe City Oktoberfest, where Truckee Flannel Co. had a booth. I wore it throughout my recent trip to Scotland. The royal-blue plaid flannel kept me warm while I was traipsing around Fort William, the wettest place in Scotland. The shirt is soft and cozy, too. “We came up with the idea several years ago. We really wanted to connect people to the outdoors and thought Truckee Flannel was a way to do that. It is really important to us because we’re so involved in the outdoors,” says Lisa. The company’s slogan is: Creating a connection to the outdoors one flannel at a time. The Nigon’s started their business in May 2021 and debuted at Truckee Thursdays. The company boasts four types of flannels. The casual wear flannel is a traditional cotton flannel, which Brian coined: Truckee formal. “You can go out and play in it and then go right to your business meeting afterward,” says Brian. In addition, the brand offers quilted flannel jackets and flannel hats. The item the couple is also excited about is their active wear. It’s a printed pattern flannel. They custom design the pattern and print the shirts with recycled material. “Each shirt is made from 37 percent recycled plastic, has SPF 50 moisture wicking and four-way stretch. It even

has a sunglass cleaner on it,” says Brian. Lisa found that most shirts didn’t fit the way she wanted them to, especially when she was biking or paddling. Most clothing is too constricting for outdoor activities. “We custom design the hem and the fit. Each shirt is made with movement in mind for both the men’s and women’s line,” Brian says. They design the clothes with longer arms and a longer body length. “Whether riding a bike, paddling or doing whatever activity you choose, the arms don’t ride up, the shoulders are a bit roomier to allow for extra movement in the shoulders and the shirt doesn’t bind up in the back when bending over,” says Lisa. Truckee Flannel Company is committed to giving back. It’s a company with a purpose and partners with 1% For the Planet, a nonprofit philanthropic organization that supports environmental causes to protect the environment. One percent of the revenue is donated to support the environment. In addition, a different nonprofit organization will be supported each year through the Round Up for the Outside program. Their customers can round up the cost of their purchases when buying online and the funds raised will be used to support a nonprofit that supports the outdoors. “This year, we are supporting Big City Mountaineers, a nonprofit that provides experiences through nature that strengthen life skills for youth and disinvested communities,” says Lisa. Order may be made online or purchased at Trunk Show in Tahoe City. I love my flannel. | truckeeflannelcompany.com n

“Each shirt is made from 37 percent recycled plastic, has an SPF 50 moisture wicking and four-way stretch. It even has a sunglass cleaner on it.” – Brian Nigon

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Fiber Art Friday

South Lake Tahoe Library, Fridays 1 p.m., eldoradolibrary.org

Fantastic Planet Virtual Art Faire

MELHOP GALLERY º7077, Zephyr Cove, Nov. 9-

Dec. 31, 10 a.m., melhopgallery.com

November Exhibit

Piper J Gallery, Truckee, Nov. 9-30, 11 a.m., piperjgallery.com

Holly Arts Exhibit

North Tahoe Art Center, Kings Beach, Nov. 9-Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., northtahoearts.com

Ken Bodner Art Exhibit

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe,

Nov. 10-Dec. 9, 11 a.m., (530) 541-4660, ltcc.edu

Jason Adkin Art Exhibit

Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe,

Nov. 10-Dec. 9, 11 a.m., (530) 541-4660, ltcc.edu

Public Tour

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee,

Saturdays, 1 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org

Tailoring Workshop: Overalls

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee,

Nov. 13-21, 7:30 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org

The History & Culture of the Washo People

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Book Launch & Writer Celebration

Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., tahoewritersworks.com

Learn to Crochet: Beanie

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee, Nov. 19, 5 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org

Butcher Blocks for Beginners

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee,

Nov. 20-21, 5:30 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org Sock Monkeys! Black Friday Family Workshop

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org

Glenshire Holiday Studio Tour

Glenshire Neighborhood , Incline Village, Dec. 2-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (775) 831-8015

2nd Annual Holiday Maker’s Market

Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach, Dec. 3, noon to 5 p.m., tahoebackyard.com

Outdoor Holiday Market

Muse, Tahoe City, Dec. 3, 2-7p.m., museartreclaimed.com

Wood Shop 101

Truckee Roundhouse Makerspace, Truckee, Dec. 4-5, 5 p.m., truckeeroundhouse.org

Geolyn Carvin

WEEKLY CARTOONIST RELEASES BOOK

Artist Geolyn Carvin, who creates the cartoons in each edition of Tahoe Weekly, has released the second in a series of hiking cartoon books. “Boots McFarland — 20 Years on the Trail” spans the history of the Boots character from 2003 to 2022. It contains more than 130 comics moving through the seasons, showing the evolution of the artwork and of Boots’ personality. Its colorful illustrations are for grown-ups, though most kids will enjoy them, too.

“I had a lot of experiences on my hikes, mostly amazing, sometimes uncomfortable, occasionally painful, and most often humorous. I enjoyed writing a journal and soon discovered that it was fun to draw a snapshot of the trail comedy that we all experience. I’ve been drawing a cartoon weekly (more or less) ever since,” she said in a release. | bootsmcfarland.com

“Sierra Juniper” | Annie Walker NEW MURAL FOR SLT

A new mural, “Sierra Juniper,” was recently completed by artist Annie Walker at Blue Dog Pizza. The work is part of a Tahoe Art League project to bring more public art to South Lake Tahoe. The Art League is raising money to bring more murals to the community and Blue Dog Pizza is offering a match to any donations made to the project through Dec. 31 up to $4,000. | alart.org

“BURIED” FILM UP FOR AN OSCAR

The qualifying films for the 95th Academy Awards were announced and “Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche,” is one of about 60 documentaries that qualified. The film was director by Tahoe locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig. “Buried” is also now available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime video. | buriedfilm.com

NEW BOOK FROM JONES

Jeremy Jones

Jeremy Jones has released a compendium of lessons, quick tips, advice and heartfelt stories: “The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains.” This mixed-media work is not a technical guide on snowboarding, but a personal approach on how to think about mountains, snow and adventure.

Drawing on the journals he has kept over the years, Jones offers snapshots of time and place that include his on-the-slope stories and white-out moments, as well as those of other adventurers such as Jimmy Chin, Zahan Billimoria and Christina Lusti.

Jones is an award-winning snowboarder, the owner of Jones Snowboards and the founder of Protect Our Winters, a global nonprofit that unites people to protect the land from climate change. | jonessnowboards.com

REED PUBLISHES FOURTH BOOK

Kathyrn Reed has released her fourth book: “Sleeping with Strangers: An Airbnb Host’s Life in Lake Tahoe and Mexico.” The book reveals what it’s like to be in charge of a short-term rental in South Lake Tahoe and Todos Santos, Baja California Sur.

Reed doesn’t hold back, lauding the good guests and making a strong case for those she’d rather not see again. In fact, one chapter is titled: “Don’t Come Back.” She also delves into what her experience was like dealing with Airbnb and living in two diverse locations, making the book a bit of travelogue.

Reed, the former publisher of Lake Tahoe News and South Lake Tahoe resident for nearly 20 years, will be signing and selling her books at Valhalla Holiday Faire from Nov. 18 to 20.

“Sleeping with Strangers” is available at local bookstores and on Amazon.com. | kathrynreed.com

Miya Hannan NEW DIRECTIONS FOR MELHOP GALLERY 7077

Melhop Gallery 7077 has transformed into a nomadic curatorial project with a virtual online viewing and art-collecting platform. Director Frances Melhop has created a roving gallery with an inspired new approach to the contemporary art gallery.

Melhop represents 12 local, national and international artists. Through careful research Melhop curates guerilla-style pop-up exhibitions, while facilitating art installations and studio visits for people to experience art, add to their collection and meet artists. The first guerilla-style pop-up is Miya Hannan’s “Uncertain Certainty,” which is at HSH Interiors, the old Chinese herb shop, in Truckee. Viewing available by appointment.

Through November and December, Melhop Projects will be launching a curated virtual Art Faire for the holiday season, consisting of original artwork by invited artists. New work will be uploaded to the online gallery each week and 10 percent of sales will be donated to aid firefighters in the region. | melhopgallery.com TAHOE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NORTH SHORE

Tahoe Film Fest will take place from Dec. 1 to 4 at three venues: Incline Village Cinema, Village Cinemas at Northstar and Crystal Bay Casino. The film lineup has been chosen and includes Steven Spielberg’s new film “The Fabelmans,” four films from National Geographic Documentary Films, American independent films, films from Latin America and music documentaries.

Two special events during the festival include a screening of “Free Puppies!,” to benefit Pet Network Humane Society, as well as a screening of “Subject,” directed by Incline Village native Jennifer Tiexiera.

All the ticket sales benefit UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Film descriptions, tickets, film fest passes and other details are available online. | tahoefilmfest.com

University of Nevada, Reno Special Collections O’CONNELL RELEASES DOCUMENTARY

Director, screenwriter and editor Nancy O’Connell, also an associate editor at Palisades Press, has released the documentary “Three Weeks” that looks to the 1960 Winter Olympics as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement in Northern Nevada.

“At that time, Reno was heavily segregated and widely known as the Mississippi of the West with most businesses and casinos displaying Whites Only signs at eye level near their entrances. Civil Rights leaders recognized this critical opportunity to push for dramatic change, which ultimately led to the successful passage of the Nevada Civil Rights Act in 1965,” according to the film’s description. | unr.edu